I have closed many courthouses with long trials. In District Court that means 6:30-7:00 PM. I never closed it at 9:45 AM. When courts reopened they set 3 cases for the entire courthouse. The first two were pleas so mine started at 9:15 AM. I never get to start at...
Tough Times Call For Tough Representation
Firm News
Courts Reopen- Let the Madness Begin
Courts reopened today to different practices and procedures depending on the jurisdiction. I suggested and the MCDAA formed a Covid-19 Committee to get some uniformity for trial practice. Only a few judges have been interested in the Organization's input, although...
Don’t make promises
I was just retained by a new client. She had partially paid another lawyer who told her she had a 40% chance of getting the case dismissed. This soothsayer has not seen the police report nor the Body Camera footage. He could not tell you who the prosecutor is going...
Pandemic
The practice of criminal law does not stop when the courts are closed. I had a Bail Hearing this week- she was released and then the charges dismissed. The State is still sending discovery and Body Camera footage. How the courts handle trials when we reopen is in...
2020 Super Lawyers
I once once again named as a Maryland Super Lawyer. Doesn't mean you work lessYou never work less on a case, pandemic or not.
2020 Best Lawyers in America
Just announced today that I have been selected again.
Firm News: Same Building, But Address Has Changed
My building address has been changed from Susquehanna Avenue to 215 Washington Avenue. I am still in the same place, but the new owners believe the address should be changed. Not my area of expertise.
Super Lawyer 2019
Announced today that I have been selected for the 13th straight year.
2008-2019 Best Lawyers In America
I got the email today that I have been selected again. You take nothing for granted and each case is as important as the next. Each case involves someone's life and maybe liberty. You want to be one of the Best lawyers in America then you better be the best lawyer...
Wonderful Christmas Card
i just got a really nice card from a client who had multiple drug and alcohol issues. His father passed a way a few years ago and he got lost in grief. It took 2 cases to get him on track. Here is what he wrote: "Thank you for giving me a second chance to get my...
